Time is running out for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Adopted by all UN member states in 2015, the seventeen SDGs seek to eradicate poverty, inequality and counter climate change by 2030. Officially called the “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,” UN Secretary-General Ban-Ki moon heralded it be a “blueprint for a better future” that would “transform the world” through “renewed global partnership.” But we’re not on track. Halfway …
Data analysis has long been a part of business decision-making, primarily among sales departments and executives. They use data sets to gain actionable insights on supply costs, customer retention, future business, and sales revenue to improve efficiency, productivity, & profitability. In fact, organizations that use big data become more profitable by 8% and see a 10% reduction in cost – and that’s not limited to analyzing sales and revenue data …
“Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” No doubt, you’ve heard this familiar quote. You may even have said it to encourage others who are separated from those they love. But although research says this tends to be true, people in long-distance relationships may not find it comforting. In fact, many would say that physical distance […] The post How Do You Defeat Distance in a Distributed Team? appeared first on …
For years, HR teams in public services have been used to managing long-term contracts with outsourcing companies. But as citizens… The post Is insourcing the latest trend in public sector HR? appeared first on Personnel Today.
If you’ve got an intranet, it can be an invaluable resource from an HR perspective, as it will act as a valuable repository for all sorts of documentation that employees might need in the course of their duties. Knowing what to make available on your company intranet is half the battle, so here are a few examples of a few must-have assets that team members will appreciate being within easy …
In an article for Fortune magazine in late 2021, Rasmus Hougaard, CEO of Potential Project and co-author of “Compassionate Leadership: How to do Hard Things a Human Way,” made a deliberately arresting statement.